The Author's POV

Chapter 612

A new morning arrived.

As soon as I woke up, I washed up and had breakfast with my family. After that, I got changed and left the apartment. Not going to lie, the last part took me a little longer than expected due to some unforeseen circumstances. Nevertheless, I was still on time.

"Are you ready?"

I was greeted by Amanda when I arrived at the front of the flat. She looked quite vivacious with her long white skirt and a black turtleneck that hid her neck.

Upon seeing her, I apologized immediately.

"Sorry, Nola was giving me a hard time."

"What happened this time?"

"…She had a nightmare, and she didn't want to let go of me."

Amanda covered her mouth and laughed.

"That's adorable."

"Not when you're in a hurry."

"It's fine, let's go. I've got the driver waiting downstairs."

"Thanks…"

Thanking Amanda, my mood shifted. Not in a good way as I was reminded of my purpose.

'...It's been a while since I last paid a visit.'

To Smallsnake's grave.

About a year or so.

I just couldn't bear to go. It reminded me of my failure. My failure in saving someone that was dear to me.

...But I also knew that this couldn't go on anymore.

As I was getting ready to leave for Immorra, I thought I should pay him a visit. It was about time I moved on.

"It's alright."

I felt Amanda squeeze my hand as she looked up at me. Meeting her gaze, I felt my heart calm down a little as a smile spread across my face.

Then, squeezing her hand back, I leaned my body forward and gave her a peck on the cheek.

"You…"

"Thanks."

I let go of her hand and moved away toward the elevators. Pretending ignorance to her bewildered expression.

It was about time I got her back because of how cheeky she had been acting lately. I was satisfied with just seeing her reaction.

…and it was exactly because of this feeling that I was experiencing that my face turned somber.

'I can't lose this.'

This little joy in my life.

It was probably the only thing that was stopping me from losing it.

So…

I had to do everything to not lose it.

***

Amanda stared at Ren's parting back with her hand pressed against the side of her cheek.

'It's hot.'

mumbled to herself while she felt the heat

her more than she expected. Most likely because this was the first time he had ever taken the

would always be her who initiated. She didn't blame

was extremely slow, it was

this, and

But...

with her arm while her

was just

***

Tap. Tap. Tap.

tabs flashed across Ryan's screen as

if Ryan was actually able to see what the tabs exhibited given how quickly they arrived and disappeared. Unexpectedly, it seemed like he could see

five monitors in front of him, Ryan's hand paused. Then, with a furrow of his brows, he

an external generator that is powering up the system. If I disable the system, the generator will activate and the enemies will be

one of the monitors, Ryan pressed his

have a backup generator for their system. You must act quickly since the only thing I can assist you with is preventing any communication

[No problem]

crisp voice echoed inside of

It belonged to Ava.

I'll get back at you in

"Got it."

communication shut

head back toward the main screen, Ryan took a pen from the side of his desk and signed something

able to meet our

perform tasks from time to time. They were required by law to meet certain monthly

lowest rank in the past, it wasn't an issue before, but when their mercenary organization rose in status, they were

trifled with. It wasn't just the fame that came with it, but they were also granted priority to certain dungeons. That alone was a great incentive

and at the moment, it was Hein and Ava's turn to complete the

we can relax for another

on the table and reclined on his

stared at

sure is

for his absence, but even after two years had passed, he was not as

after he took over his role that he understood just how good Smallsnake was

not think

chest tighten whenever he thought of

time had passed, he couldn't move on

much to him, but every day, he would force himself

such

Ding—!

received a message. It was from

We are going to another planet in two days' time. I want everyone to

of times as heavy silence fell upon

deep breath, he tried to calm down, but when he saw the words 'another planet' he

to memories he wanted to forget with all of his might. Unknowingly, his

'Calm down Ryan.'

quell his rough breathing, and even then, he could feel his heart beating uncontrollably inside of

"Huff…huff…"

teeth, he brought his fingers

[Okay.]

single word.

his seat once he

of his

can't go on, I need to

***

"We're here."

stretched my body. A familiar chapel appeared in

closed my eyes while

'Here I am.'

I had been here. Honestly, everything felt so familiar yet so unfamiliar at the

how I was feeling into words, but…it wasn't a pleasant

almost felt like it was eating away at the little sanity that I had

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